FAQs
Your most common questions answered
Where can I buy your flowers?
Flowers by Mares & Meadows are on sale in a number of locations:
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at our 'farm gate' - we've an honesty box at our farm (///seasonal.barn.concluded). You can pay by cash or via our website. We try to keep it stocked between June - September but keep an eye on instagram to find out when fresh bunches have been put out.
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in Tibberton Village shop - we supply the local community shop with small bunches and posies
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direct - get in touch by phone or email and we'll happily take a direct order for collection or delivery in the local area
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local florists - we work with a number of local florists who's create beautiful bouquets, wreaths and other arrangements. If you're looking for that professional florist's touch, do get in contact, and we can co-ordinate with one of our trusted partners
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Why should I buy British flowers?
There are many reasons to buy British flowers:
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they are beautiful
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they will last longer in your vase
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we grow species and varieties not found in the supermarkets
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it is more sustainable
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you support small local businesses
What do you mean by 'regenerative farming'?
Regenerative farming is an approach to agriculture designed to restore the health and productivity of land by mirroring well-functioning ecosystems. It involves keeping soil covered, trying to have living roots in soils, limiting soil disturbance, integrating livestock and growing a range of plants. It's a bit like 'no-dig' gardening but goes a step further in multiple ways.
By nurturing the soil and enhancing soil health, we build up the foundation of our ecosystem. For example, we're consciously feeding the soil's microbes and avoid disturbing the habitat. Soil bacteria and fungi are eaten by macro-organisms like worms, who are the food of birds and mammals, like hedgehogs.
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Soil microbes are also incredibly important for our flowers - their cycle nutrients and help our plants reach water and nutrients. They also help to create pores through the soil's profile so if it rains too much, the water can filter more easily and our plant's don't stand in cold wet soil (which they hate). Some bacteria and fungi are known to be involved in the fight against pests and disease, defending them against attack and triggering the plant's own defense mechanisms.
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It's a fascinating approach to farming and while it's only been a few years since we moved here, we're already seeing our flowers and the wildlife flourishing.